FreeBirds project advances organic production

The aim of the pan-European FreeBirds project has been to develop successful husbandry practices in organic production to ensure chickens spend more time outdoors. Poultry World reports on some of the conclusions highlighted in a recent webinar on this multifaceted project. Free-range hens on various outdoor runs should be rotated to reduce accumulation and the risk of nutrient losses, while producers should look to rotate crops with high phosphorus needs. A study on soil organic matter and nu